Heller's Plantain
NameHeller's Plantain
Species NamePlantago helleri
Common NameHeller's Plantain
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container TypeUnglazed ceramic
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresslender, hairy, herbaceous
Foliage Typeherbaceous
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDense, upright flower spike with white bracts and reddish-brown centers.
Description
This image displays Heller's Plantain, a wild herbaceous plant, not a cultivated bonsai specimen. It features a single, hairy, upright stem culminating in a dense spike of small white flowers with reddish-brown centers. While not traditionally a bonsai subject, its simple upright form could hypothetically be adapted for miniature cultivation.
